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Exhibition

Points for Re-Articulation: On Life Drawing in Singapore

LASALLE College of the Arts

3 December 2025 to 29 January 2026

12:00pm-7:00pm, Mon-Sat (closed on Sunday, public holidays)

Free admission

Free

Synopsis

A pioneer of figurative art and life drawing in Singapore, Solamalay Namasivayam shaped generations of artists through his practice and teaching at LASALLE. Presented by the McNally School of Fine Arts in collaboration with Yeo Workshop, this two-site exhibition celebrates his enduring legacy with artworks, sketchbooks, and a connected life drawing showcase featuring current students and alumni, inviting audiences to experience drawing anew during Singapore Art Week.

Opening reception on 19 Jan 2026, 630 - 830pm, LASALLE Amphitheatre.

Opening speaker: Sentha Dhakini (daughter of the late Solamalay Namasivayam),

Artists: Cadence Koh, Seehan Ayden Ansel, Diamond Misson, Siti Nur Batrisyia, Gwen Leo Yuhan, Sun Chia Ni, Lee Nakyung, Tan Guan Bin, Nur Istiqamah Binte Abdullah, Teh Zhi En, Nguyen Gia Toan Phu Hieu, Veronica Minji Kim, Dahlia Osman, Susan Olij

Exhibition

Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

15 Jan 2026 to 5 Jul 2026

Free admission

Ikan Besar Skali by Hu Qiren reimagines historical whale displays, suspended at the Esplanade Concourse, its electroplated resin evokes wonder, climate histories, and decolonial perspectives.

Zhaishengji & Pure ArtLab

26 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Free admission

ZHAISHENGJI® was founded in 2020 by artist and curator Pang Hailong. ZHAISHENGJI® Series 5 marks the platform's first foray into Singapore, continuing its evolving journey of cultural and artistic inquiry.
Exhibition

DECK Photography Art Centre Ltd.

8 Jan 2026 to 31 Mar 2026

Free admission

"In Our Own Frame" explores photography as an intentional act of pausing, inviting reflection, connection and presence through images that capture moments and diverse perspectives from a shared journey.

Dino Zoli Foundation and DZEAsia

22 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Free admission

An exploration of the beauty and unpredictability of fluid motion through art, blending science and creativity to reveal the dynamic essence of movement, color, and form.